CSA Question

mrs-kat_2

Hi everyone,
I am looking for a bit of info that I can't find on their website!

My DH has been paying the CSA for a couple of years now, no probs with that,but his son who is 18 next month has left school early, at the end of the last half term, and intends to get a job, he is too young to get JSA until he's 18, so was wondering if he still has to pay his CSA to his ex or does it stop or does he pay until his son gets a job (whenever that will be!!).He would prefer to give his son some money directly.
Thanks in advance,
Jane

Zara33

After the child finishes full time education, i think the NRP no longer has to pay the PWC. I am assuming the NRP has no arrears then i think it should be stopped, then your DH can then give his son money if he likes.

LondonDiva

Will the son then be expected to pay some money to his mum for his keep? Just because he's left school you musn't forget that his food, bed & heating still have to be paid for until he's got the job.

NAR

CSA stops when Child Benefit ceases to be paid. The PWC should have informed the CSA and DHSS(or whatever name it currently goes under) that the child has left full time education. If she does not inform the authorities she will have to repay all overpayments.
Mrs kat, it is commendable, and morally right, that your DH wants to pay his son some money directly until he gets employment. If his ex has not informed the CSA then he should so that they can investigate, but he will need to continue to pay CSA to his ex until informed otherwise by the CSA.

mrs-kat_2

THanks for your replies, I thought payents would cease when he left school, but had to make sure. Will get DH to ring on Monday.

Any money that my DH gives his son will take into account money to give his mother for food etc.

Has anyone any suggestions how much would be fair per week?

Thanks Jane

Zara33

LondonDiva wrote:

Will the son then be expected to pay some money to his mum for his keep? Just because he's left school you musn't forget that his food, bed & heating still have to be paid for until he's got the job.

I understand exactly what you are saying here, but i think perhaps he may be entitled to JSA or IS until he finds a job. That along with some money his father is willing to give him should cover his basic needs.

NAR

mrs-kat wrote:

Has anyone any suggestions how much would be fair per week?
Thanks Jane

Jane,
If the boot was on the other foot and you were the PWC how much would you hope that the boy received? You are more aware of all the personal circumstances and therefore it is very difficult for outsiders to give guidance - do you not agree?

kelloggs36

The CSA can check if the PWC is in receipt of Child Benefit anyway so it is unlikely that the PWC will get away with any untruths.

mr_luvpants

I got divorced 6 years ago and basically walked away from everything as I wanted to give my son the best chance. I set up a court order which was to be paid till my son and I quote "reaches 17 or ceases full time secondary education". My son stayed on at College and left in June this year.I had a phone call from the legal department at the court that said that due to the wording of my order, I do not have to pay anymore payments after June 08. He is 19 tomorrow. He is going on to do a Foundation degree in media at a university and is going to live there.The course will last at least 2 years or possibly 3 if he stays on to top it up to a full degree.

I have just received a court date as my Ex wife wants me to carry on paying her maintenance! I cant believe it. Can she do this? She lives in her BF house which is all paid for and she has the house that we lived in, which she rents out. I think that she now wants to move in to the house as him and her are having problems, according to my son.

I have just looked at court papers again and it says that she is applying for another order.

JOHN

arthur_dent_2

As far as I can tell and I did just google some info, you no longer owe any maintenance after your son turns 19.

Penny_Watcher

kelloggs36 wrote: »

The CSA can check if the PWC is in receipt of Child Benefit anyway so it is unlikely that the PWC will get away with any untruths.

OH's eldest left school early to get a job and her Mum 'forgot' to tell CSA and Child Benefit.

On the up side we got a very nice cheque for £1,800 in overpayments.